While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.
Christine Foss, DC, MSEd, ATC, DACBSP, DACRB, ICSC
Dr. Christine Foss has a master’s degree in sports medicine from Old Dominion University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences. She is a certified athletic trainer, diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and an Internationally Certified Sports Chiropractor. Currently, she is the director and lead instructor of the NYCC Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician program, education chair for the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport, and director of education for Foot Levelers. She has worked with Team U.S.A. Track and Field, men’s gymnastics and World Games as a medical staff member.